Digital payment transactions in Oman see strong growth
MUSCAT, NOV 16 Oman’s payment ecosystem continued its rapid transformation in 2024, supported by new digital channels, regulatory enhancements and a significant shift in consumer b…
Genel Energy begins appraisal work on Oman’s Block 54
MUSCAT, NOV 16UK-based upstream energy company Genel Energy has announced the start of appraisal work on Block 54 in Oman’s Al Wusta Governorate.London-headquartered Genel Energy,…
Cyber readiness in Oman accelerates across sectors
MUSCAT, NOV 16Oman is entering a critical new phase in its cybersecurity journey as industry leaders warn that national resilience will depend not only on strong frameworks but on…
Tax Authority amends corporate income tax regulations
Muscat: The Tax Authority has issued Decision No. 313/2025 introducing amendments to certain provisions of the executive regulations of the Corporate Income Tax Law, as part of ong…
Trump tariff rollback offers relief for Indian farmers
NEW DELHI: Indian agricultural exporters are among the winners from U.S. President Donald Trump’s exemption of dozens of food items from his reciprocal tariffs regime, which some a…
Oman launches National Climate Platform
Brasilia – The Sultanate of Oman on Saturday launched the National Climate Platform at the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) for implementing programmes of national priorities…
ROP sets rules for emergency passport renewal at Muscat Airport
Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) announced guidelines for the Omani passport renewal service at Muscat International Airport, a facility that will be available strictly for emer…
Al Busaid State: 281 years of enduring legacy
The Al Busaid State Foundation Day, by Imam Sayyid Ahmed bin Said, in 1744, was a pivotal event and a landmark in Omani history. It laid the foundations of national unity and delin…
Ethiopia confirms outbreak of deadly Marburg virus: Africa CDC
Ethiopia has confirmed an outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus in the south of the country, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said on Saturday.The…
Ethiopia confirms outbreak of Marbug virus
Nairobi – Ethiopia has confirmed an outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus in the south of the country, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said on Sat…